Herbert Harrison to Speak at Chamber Banquet
Herbert Harrison of Longview, vice president and manager of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce, will be principal speaker at the annual Chamber banquet on March 11 at Yee High School gym. E A Perrin chairs the entertainment committee planning an engaging program for local members and guests from other towns.
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Herbert Harrison
Longview
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Yee High School
E. A. Perrin
Henry Moore of Thorndale Transacted Business
Henry Moore of Thorndale transacted business in Cameron Wednesday, with activity noted by local records and officials.
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Henry Moore
Thorndale
Cameron
Bride Elect Is Entertained For Catherine Terry Buck Whitely
Miss Catherine Terry and Buck Whitely are the engaged couple announced at a party hosted by Mrs. Mott Terry. The event featured 42 games with Mabel Armstrong winning high score and Tom Peter taking low. A four leaf clover candy centerpiece, chicken salad refreshments, olives and candy bars were served, with a valentine showing the couple and a scroll reading Catherine and Buck February 7.
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Catherine Terry
Buck Whitely
Catherine and
Buck
Bride-Elect Florence Johns Honored Ahead of Wedding
A Monday gathering at Mrs. Gus Pimpler's home celebrated Florence Johns, bride-elect of Milton Lemke of Sequin. Relatives enjoyed games with prizes won by Mrs. Herman Barkemeyer, Mrs. Ben Blachke, Miss Olga Lange, and Miss Ida Vogelsang. A refreshment plate followed with fruit cake, sandwiches, cookies, coffee, and chocolate stars. The honoree thanked guests and invited attendance at the church wedding on January 25 and the Burlington Hall dance that night.
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Gus Pimpler
Florence Johns
Milton Lemke
Seguin
Herman Barkemeyer
Ben Blachke
Olga Lange
Ida Vogelsang
Burlington Hall
Public Installation of Officers at Cameron Lodge No. 46
Cameron Rebecca Lodge No. 46 held a public installation of officers at the Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday evening. Mrs. Bert Klinge of Waco and a visiting staff conducted the ceremony. New officers include Noble Grand Mrs. Billie Radtke and Vice Grand Mrs. Ida Swift with their respective supporters. Ice drinks were served after the ceremony.
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Cameron Rebecca Lodge No. 46
Odd Fellows Hall
Bert Klinge
Waco
Noble Grand
Billie Radtke
Lula Gillis
Lora Bass
Ida Swift
Corrie Roberts
Annie Henrichsen
Woodmen Circle Banquet Honors Texas State Officers in Waco
The Heart of Texas Grove hosted a banquet honoring Mrs. Laura E. Krebs State Manager of Texas and other state officers at the Roosevelt Hotel in Waco on Wednesday evening. Mrs Ann Marie Laake traveled with Mrs Louise Weems and three drill members including Mrs Ford Caperton Mrs Nettie Storey and Mrs Inez Angell. After toasts by Mrs Weems and Mrs Lanke the Cameron women were invited to the home of Mrs Mary Searmarter for a dance party. Mrs Searmarter will visit Cameron Tuesday for an all day meeting.
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Heart of Texas Grove
Laura E. Krebbs
Texas
Roosevelt Hotel
Waco
Annn Marie Laake
Louise Weems
Ford Caperton
Nettie Storey
Inez Angell
Weems
Lanke
Cameron
Mary Searmarter
Knights of Pythias Knights conferred on J M Mitcham and new pages elected
At the regular Knights of Pythias Lodge meeting on Monday January 27 J M Mitcham received the Rank of Knight. Eleven new members were elected to receive the Rank of Page at the next meeting on Monday February 8 including Joseph B Ward Alfred Price J W Stufflebeme Jr J Labert Young Jr James F Hurst Edgar M Allday Frank F Wiggs R N Murphy R M Gjedde Alfred Stobener and W C Moody.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
J. M. Mitcham
Page
Joseph B. Ward
Alfred Price
J. W. Stufflebeme, Jr
J. Labert Young Jr
James F. Hurst
Edgar M. Allday
Frank F. Wiggs
R. N. Murphy
R. M. Gjedde
Alfred Stobener
W. C. Moody
Judge Gillis III Returns Home After Illness
District Court judge Graham Gillis III was up at his home today for the first time in days after an influenza attack. He hopes to return to his office later this week.
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Graham Gillis
District Court
Cameron sewing room outputs garments for relief and schools
The Cameron sewing room employing 20 people produced 3,967 garments in the last three months. Garments are delivered to Milam County relief offices and nursery schools, plus about 200 for county indigents at the case worker’s request. Eight thousand yards of material supplied by federal, city, and county sponsors. Visitors welcome during work hours.
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Cameron
Milam County
Episcopalian Sunday Service Schedule Declared
Episcopal church lists a morning prayer and sermon on Sunday February 2 at nine o clock in the morning.
Downes Looney nuptials link Dallas physician in 1939
Mrs Helen Looney and James Lickell Downs III marry in Richmond on November 22 1939. Helen a Yar High School graduate and Texas University nursing alumnus, James Lickell Downs II a Texas University medical graduate bound for City Hospital Detroit internship in July 1941.
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D. R. Looney
Maysfield
Helen
James Lickell Downs, III
Jamie Lickell Downs
Dallas
Richmond
Downs
Yar High School
Texas University College of Nursing
Galveston
Texas University
Phi Rho Sigma
John Sealy Medical College
Detroit
Michigan
City Hospital
Shower for Future Bride Honors Catherine Terry
Mrs Randolph Williamson hosted a lingerie shower for Miss Catherine Terry, bride-elect of Buck Whiteley, at her home on Saturday night. Guests opened gifts before 42 games, with a Valentine themed setting including a bride and groom cake topper and heart arch.
Move to Rockdale Forms New Local Family
Mr and Mrs Clyde Greenlees and their sons Clyde Sidney and Joe Frank have relocated to Rockdale where Mr Greenlees works in the Gaither Motor Company parts department Their Cameron friends will miss them locally and wish them well in their new home move
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Clyde Greenlees
Clyde Sidney
Joe Frank
Rockdale
Greenlees
Gaither Motor Company
Cameron
Love as Lesson-Sermon Theme in Christian Science Services
The Lesson-Sermon for Sunday February 2 centers on Love with the Golden Text from Jeremiah 31 3 stating I have loved thee with an everlasting love The Bible citations include Beloved let us love one another and He that loveth not knoweth not God from 1 John 4 7 8 The Science and Health text by Mary Baker Eddy notes God is Life Truth Love in reference to the scriptures page 380
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God
Mary Baker Eddy
Shrubbery Needed for Wilson Ledbetter Park Project
The Girl Scouts of the City seek shrubbery to beautify Wilson Ledbetter park. They urge anyone with plants to contact Mrs. Lottie Bigbee and will call at donors’ homes to collect the bushes.
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Wilson Ledbetter Park
Girl Scouts of
Lottie Bigbee
Card of Thanks for Mrs. J. W. Sykes
The Sykes family expresses deep gratitude to Cameron friends for help during the illness and after the death of wife and mother Mrs. J. W. Sykes. They thank all who offered kindness, flowers, and assistance, and sign J. W. Sykes and Family.
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Cameron
J. W. Sykes
Burlington businessman Carl Marburger visits here
Carl Marburger of Burlington spent Wednesday as a business visitor in the city, meeting local counterparts and touring facilities. He discussed potential partnerships and future projects with regional firms.
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Carl Marburger of
Burlington
Gambling raid yields unclear results in downtown bar
About ten men surprised in a downtown bar during a gambling game. Justice of the Peace Womack Brashear said officers found only chips and no money, making proof of unlawful play difficult. Public notice states card play with chips in public places is illegal and no arrests can be excused on lack of money. Some fines reportedly paid, but not confirmed.
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Herald
Womack Brashear
Justice of Peace
Chipa
Neetey
Mary Hardin Baylor to mark 96th anniversary February 1
The Mary Hardin Baylor College celebration honors the 96th founding anniversary with special recognition for the Class of 1891, the 50 year class. Mrs. Jeff T. Kemp, a member of that class, has been invited by the Alumnae Association to attend the two day event.
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Mary Hardin-Baylor College
Belton
Eiven
Jeff T. Kemp
College Alumnae Association
Business Visitor Allen Warner from Gause
Allen Warner of Gause was a business visitor here Wednesday, engaging in local commerce and meeting area officials. He toured notable sites and discussed prospective arrangements with several firms.
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Allen Warner
Gause
Milano Merchant Holds Cameron Trade Thursday
C. T. Bullock of Milano transacted ae in Cameron Thursday, recording a local exchange or purchase in the Cameron area.
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C. T. Bullock
Milano
Cameron
A Gentle Laxative For Children Promotes Syrup of Black-Draught
A vintage ad touts Syrup of Black-Draught as a child friendly laxative. It claims a tasty flavor and mild, thorough action that eases constipation and reduces discomfort, with two available sizes 60c and 260.
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Lou Fuller
W. E. Gaither
Killeen
L. A. Chansler
Yeager & Atkinson
Vaughan’s
McLane & McLane Grocery
Tom Denson
Rockdale Breeding Farm
Harry Williams
Hornung Bros. Hatchery & Poultry Farm
E. Durrie
Cameron Star
G. F. Layne
R. G. Grabein
Estelle Terry
Eula Crook
Inside Guardian
Guill
Outer Guardian
Woodmen
Knights OF
Pythias
Judge Gillis III
Episcopal Church
Betty Crocker
General Mills, Inc
Minneapolis
Minn
Looney
Christian Science Services
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Ben Klypas
Egypt
Plains
Abraham
Moses
Amercia
Tim
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